The best restaurants serving Indian food in Scottish Borders Lowlands

If your looking for an amazing Indian restaurant with great food , staff and prices, look no further !! We come from Dalkeith all the way here as its the best by far!! The food is amazing and the staff can't do enough for you . We were here tonight and met new staff member Jay who is an absolute gem !! Can't wait to come back again ! Thank you sooo much to all the Gala tandoori staff who never fail to impress !!!5*❤️❤️

Absolutely wonderful! The best onion bhaji's I've ever had and the mains were to die for. Very great service and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend and already looking forward to our next visit!

I can only talk about the quality of the food and the taste experience of the food. Such a disappointment. Bland, non discript curries that were really poor and underwhelming, and expensive for the end product. I want to support local businesses but I cannot recommend this place for takeaway curries. IMO there's no excuse for under flavoured, under seasoned and under spiced curries.

excellent food and quick delivery

Very delicious food, great service and lovely staff. A great family dinner out. Would definitely come again and recommend.

Ordered only at 1632 and food was not ready to collect until 1730 despite being told it would be 30mins when ordering. I was marked as order number 2 on my receipt but takeaway orders left before I got my order (which included pizza boxes) so it looks as if they prioritise takeaway over those waiting. The first order was also a lady waiting that had quite a wait as well. Waiting area is cool temperature and there is no background music or TV to help pass the time. No staff manning the counter either for you to ask what’s taking so long for the food to come. They did apologise for the delay but nearly an hour wait is very excessive these days, especially at this time on a Tuesday. The food we ordered was nice. However, with the kids meal they advertise that the kids get a juice (we selected apple) and a free cookie. We received neither of these with our order. We did receive a free cheesy-chips. Parking is very limited on street although there is a council carpark around a 7min walk away.

A great wee restaurant. Very good service, the staff are friendly and the food is amazing! Chef came out to ask if we were happy.

We eat Indian food everywhere we go, regularly cook it at home and we buy takeaways from different restaurants once a week. It is usually excellent. This place was the first really disappointing experience we’ve had in years. Ordered four main dishes which were all basically the same. Characterless, watery veg and really lacking in flavour, complexity and depth. Texture of each sauce was the same too. Pilau rice was just basmati stained with turmeric and the naan was flat and dense rather than fluffy and light. There is not competition for miles around but seriously… must try harder. Not at all recommended.

First time visiting this restaurant for a takeaway and really enjoyed our meal.Good portions and great value.Will certainly be back again

Just today had a takeaway from Shukria Indian Cuisine, and I’m honestly blown away. From starters to mains, everything was packed with flavour and arrived hot, fresh, and beautifully presented. Starters: The Chicken Lollipops were an instant hit—crispy, juicy, and seasoned just right with a spicy kick that made them seriously addictive. The Sheek Kebab was smoky, succulent, and full of those bold, earthy spices that make you crave more. A proper, authentic start. Mains: The Chicken Jalfrezi had the perfect balance of heat and tang, with tender chicken pieces and a rich tomato-based sauce full of peppers and onions. The Lamb Bhuna was a standout—slow-cooked, deeply spiced, and melt-in-the-mouth tender. It had that traditional Bangladeshi touch that you just can’t fake. Sides: The Dal was creamy and comforting with that homestyle, garlicky finish. The Sag Aloo was perfectly cooked—soft potatoes and fresh spinach in a lightly spiced blend that paired well with everything. Rice & Bread: The pilau rice was fragrant and fluffy, and the naan was soft, slightly charred on the edges, and ideal for scooping up every bit of curry. Overall Experience: Shukria absolutely nails that Indian-Bangladeshi fusion—flavourful, generous portions, and consistently well-made dishes. Delivery was on time, the packaging was tidy, and nothing felt greasy or rushed. Highly recommend if you’re craving a top-quality desi meal at home. Rating: 5/5 — Will definitely order again!

Ordered online to collect. Positives: Online ordering and payment simple and pain free. Given an estimated time for collection and received a prompt message from the restaurant at the exact stated time to confirm our order was ready. The Tarka Dahl was tasty. We had three main dishes, and there was a discernible difference in their individual flavours, which is a positive. Not so positive: For many of the dishes there is a choice of proteins eg lamb, prawn. One option is ‘chicken’, and another is ‘chicken tikka’ - which is £3.40 more than ‘chicken’. My understanding of tikka is that the meat is marinated and then cooked or barbecued in an oven. Well, I feel that the ‘chicken tikka’ in the dishes we received had not been cooked in this way, ours was anaemic rather odd looking chicken shapes, and was not worth the extra £3.40 we were charged. The lamb dish we chose did not have much meat in it. This is the only curry house in Jedburgh, so they have a captive audience. It’s not terrible, but I wouldn’t rush back. The portions of spiced onions and ‘mango chutney’ (probably just mango purée) were less than generous.

Booked a table previous day , got there on the night waited 10 mins for a table order taken 20 mins later , food was awful for me lamb rogan Josh inedible chips half cooked the lamb was dark in colour and curry far to spicy , waiters running about with a trolley scraping food in honestly offputting and price was extortionate worst meal iv ever had , AVOID a bad experiance

Poor sauce although meat was reasonable.